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Scrum Alliance Earns Four Stevie® Awards for Workplace Culture and HR Leadership

Scrum Alliance, a leader in agile education, recently announced an exceptional achievement: the organization secured four prestigious Stevie® Awards in the tenth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. This recognition underscores the company's unwavering dedication to a people-first leadership ethos and demonstrates excellence in human resources management.

The organization proudly received accolades in several categories, including:

• - People-Focused CEO – Tristan Boutros, CEO
• - Outstanding Individual Contribution to HR – Taylor Kelly, Head of Human Resources
• - Achievement in Employee Engagement – Scrum Alliance
• - Employer of the Year (Non-Profit or Government Organizations) – Scrum Alliance

This accomplishment is not merely a reflection of individual efforts; it showcases the spirit and commitment of the entire Scrum Alliance team. The award for Achievement in Employee Engagement captures the heartfelt dedication that the Scrum Alliance workforce embodies daily.

Tristan Boutros, the CEO of Scrum Alliance, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are thrilled to be recognized in four distinct Stevie Award categories. This acknowledgment reflects the incredible work our team does every day, be it in our people initiatives or our long-term strategy. At Scrum Alliance, we’re committed to not just teaching agile and scrum practices; we embody them in all aspects of our leadership and collaboration."

His vision focuses on empowering organizations globally to deliver enhanced value and continuous improvement. "By investing heavily in our culture and people, we also redefine the standards of a great employer," Boutros added, emphasizing a workplace culture where every individual feels valued and empowered, regardless of their background or role.

Tristan Boutros joined Scrum Alliance in August 2022, wielding substantial experience in digital transformation from pivotal roles at organizations like The New York Times and Warner Music Group. Taylor Kelly, who became the Head of HR in April 2024, brought with her a commitment to fostering a people-centric environment rooted in recognition and belonging. Under Boutros and Kelly’s leadership, the organization saw an impressive 42-point increase in employee net promoter score (eNPS) in just nine months, signaling a notable rise in employee satisfaction and engagement.

"These awards reflect the deep care and intentionality our team brings to every part of the employee experience," said Kelly. "The acknowledgment we received is a testament to our commitment towards how we engage, support, and empower our people."

Scrum Alliance triumphed in this recognition out of over 1,000 submissions from organizations across the globe. The Employer of the Year winners were determined through a mix of professional judging and public voting, further highlighting the widespread respect and esteem for Scrum Alliance’s contributions to the workplace.

This accolade arrives at a pivotal moment for Scrum Alliance, which has witnessed rapid growth over the past two years alongside a renewed strategic vision and expanded efforts in leadership development and agile training initiatives. It signifies Scrum Alliance's ambition to not only educate but also model agility in organizational practices and cultural engagements.

About Scrum Alliance

Established as the first not-for-profit dedicated to agile education and professional certification, Scrum Alliance persistently advances its mission of Agile for Anyone™. The organization empowers professionals and organizations with the education, skills, and community necessary to thrive in a dynamic workplace environment. To learn more about their efforts and courses, visit Scrum Alliance.

About the Stevie Awards

The Stevie® Awards constitute nine global programs receiving over 12,000 entries annually. The Awards for Great Employers honor exemplary workplaces and outstanding HR professionals globally. To find out more, visit Stevie Awards.